When the collision occurs
When a collision occurs and the police show up, this usually means that the person responsible for the collision will be fined up to PLN 500.
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It is not always necessary to call the police. When a collision occurs and the police show up, this usually means that the person responsible for the collision will be fined up to PLN 500 for causing a traffic hazard.
Collision and crash
clash - only cars were damaged, and their drivers and passengers were only slightly battered. The presence of the police is not required.
Accident - people were hurt, injured or killed. It happens that participants in an accident (including pedestrians hit by a vehicle) are in a state of shock and do not feel injured. It is imperative to call the police and an ambulance.
Often a statement is enough
In the event of a collision, serious insurance companies do not require police reports, so there is no need to call law enforcement in the event of an accident, says Deputy Inspector Tadeusz Krzemiński, head of the Prevention and Traffic Department of the Voivodeship Police Headquarters. in Olsztyn. - If the situation is clear, the perpetrator admits guilt, it is enough to write a corresponding statement and, on this basis, apply to the insurance company for payment of compensation for the losses incurred.
If the circumstances of the incident are indisputable and there are no victims, it is enough to write a statement about causing a collision. On this basis, compensation will be paid, confirms Marianna Staneiko from PZU in Olsztyn.
Warta also does not require a report of a collision with the police. – However, it is advisable for those involved in an accident to visit the insurance company immediately after the collision. The appraiser will assess the damage by determining the amount of compensation, advises Jaroslav Pelski from Warta.
The policeman will decide
“However, in doubtful situations, when neither side feels guilty, it is better to call the police,” says Deputy Inspector Krzeminsky. The policeman will decide who is guilty of causing the blows.
If you have an accident
- stop the car immediately
- turn on emergency lights
- move the damaged car off the road
- write a statement (if you are the culprit of the accident) or request a statement from the culprit of the accident
- check that the declaration contains all the information required by the insurer
- if the perpetrator of the collision does not feel guilty, call the police; in addition, try to find witnesses to the incident.
If you caused a collision
Model of the simplest collision cause declaration:
I ………… living in ………… having an identity card ………… driving a vehicle ………… registration number ………… caused a collision (state the reason) with a vehicle on ……… … … Reg. have a driver's license ………… issued by ………… in ………… I was sober. I am insured in …………, also in the field of voluntary motor hull insurance, and I have a policy no. …………
Legible signatures of participants in the clash.
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